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• Arranging your mortgage doesn't have to be a baffling experience

  Buying a home today is an extremely attractive proposition. Interest rates are at their lowest in decades and the housing market is full of homes to suit just about any budget or family requirement. Still, you'll inevitably have to deal with financing and this will mean taking on a mortgage. Read more...

• Consider closing costs when buying a home

  Buying your first home is an exciting process. You determined how much home you can afford, you saved your down payment, you and your REALTOR found the perfect home and your offer was accepted. While the purchase price of your home is the largest cost you will encounter, there are other costs to prepare for when buying a home. Read more...

• How to match the home you buy to your pocketbook

  So, you’ve decided to take the big leap and purchase your first home. Most of us have a “dream home” tucked away at the back of our minds -- complete with six bedrooms, two fireplaces and a panoramic view. Before setting off to view properties you likely can’t afford, step back and take a reality check. Read more...

• How to save for a down payment

  Owning your own home has a lot of payoffs, especially these days when mortgage rates are still among the lowest in 30 years. There are also many housing options available in a wide range of prices. Read more...

• Pay down your mortgage faster

  Buying a home is probably the best investment you will ever make. That’s because you can pay off your mortgage and build equity in your home over time. Renters on the other hand will continue to pay rent and will likely see their rent payments increase significantly as time goes by. Read more...

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